120 delegates from across East Asia: Cebu to host tourism forum

CEBU, Philippines - Cebu is set to welcome around 120 delegates from across East Asia as it hosts the 19th East Asia Inter-Regional Tourism Forum (EATOF) General Assembly from September 2 to 4, 2026.

The three-day international gathering, themed "New EATOF, Go Glocal," will bring together governors, standing commissioners, tourism officials, academics, industry stakeholders, and other representatives from EATOF member provinces and regions.

Among the confirmed participating areas are Sarawak in Malaysia, Luang Prabang in Laos, Tottori in Japan, T v in Mongolia, Quang Ninh in Vietnam, Gangwon in South Korea, Siem Reap in Cambodia and Cebu Province.

Chief of Staff Charlton James Canoy said around 10 delegates are expected from each participating province or region. While only two to three governors have so far confirmed their attendance, other delegations are expected to be represented by vice governors, deputy vice governors and tourism officials.